Service Schedule

Visitation
Visitation will be Monday, October 23, 2023 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm at the Fulkerson Stevenson Memorial Chapel in Sidney, Montana.

Service
Funeral services will be October 24, 2023 at 10:00 am at the Zion Lutheran Church in Fairview, Montana with Pastor Tim O’Shields officiating. A luncheon will follow the service for a time of fellowship and sharing.

Anne's service will be livestreamed directly on this page.

Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home of Sidney, Montana is assisting the family.

Graveside Service
Anne will be laid to rest in the Yellowstone Point Cemetery, Cartwright, North Dakota.

Anne Koch
August 21, 1926 - October 17, 2023

Place of Birth: Sidney, Montana
Residence: Sidney, Montana, formerly of Cartwright, North Dakota
Age: 97

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Anne Gerda Brosten Koch was born August 21, 1926, to Pete and Serine Brosten in Sidney, Montana.

She graduated from Sidney High School in 1944 and moved to Portland, Oregon to work in the shipyards during World War II. When she returned to Sidney, Mom taught for two years at Shadwell Country School.

Mom married Mathias M. Koch on June 10, 1950, at First Lutheran Church in Savage, Montana.

Myron Mathias was the first of their five children, followed by Cynthia Anne, Patricia Kay, Monica Marie and Lisa Lynn. The farm and ranch life kept Mom busy from morning to night. They lived on the Martell Ranch for 20 years, then north of Cartwright, North Dakota for 38 years. Dad passed away in 2006. Mom moved to Sidney in 2008 and treasured all the special friendships she has made since then. She always loved time spent with family and friends.

Mom enjoyed sewing, quilting, and reading. Her favorite games were Wheel of Fortune, Bingo and the card game Hand and Foot, which brought out her competitive spirit. Just ask anyone who played with her!

Anne passed away peacefully on Tuesday October 17, 2023, at the Sidney Health Center Extended Care Facility in Sidney, MT surrounded by her family.

Mom is survived by her children: Cynthia (Steve) Vitt of Sioux Pass, MT; Patricia (Jerry) Rau of Sidney, MT; Monica (Brad) Baisch of Sidney, MT; and Lisa (Lyle) Stoltz of Dickinson, ND; her sister Ruth Pederson of Sidney, MT; 13 grandchildren, 28 great grandchildren, 3 great-great grandsons, numerous nieces and nephews and friend/caregiver Billie.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Serine and Pete; husband Math; son Myron; grandsons Mark Koch and Jeremy Rau; great granddaughter Lucy Quinn Vaira; and sister Verda Pederson.

Mom was telling jokes up until the very end. Her last joke was, “What did one eye say to the other?...There’s something between us that smells.” She kept us all laughing!

There is so much more we could say about our mom’s 97 years but her specific instructions were, “Keep it short!” Guess from now on we’ll all be playing it by ear!

WE LOVE YOU MOM!

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Dave and Tracy Lawrance (Savage)
Oct 19, 2023

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all!! Many great memories from our Cartwright days!!

Clara Wegley (Williston , ND)
Oct 19, 2023

My sincere condolences to all of Anne’s family. I shared many card games with Anne and her sister Ruth and many laughs. I will always remember her with a twinkle in her eyes and a quick witty response! One of a kind for sure! Anne will be missed by many that loved her.

Chriss & Kurt Hurley (Dickinson, ND)
Oct 19, 2023

We are so sorry for your loss. She was the sweetest and toughest woman and will be missed by so many.

Melvin & Karen Frank (Dickinson, ND)
Oct 19, 2023

Our sincere condolences to each of you. Peace be with you all.

Alice Rasmussen (Sidney, MT)
Oct 19, 2023

We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers for you all at this difficult time.

Staci Miller
Oct 19, 2023

Lisa and family, your mom was the most kind, patient, and wonderful person. I loved walking into your kitchen at your home in Cartwright because it always smelled like cookies (and Anne always let me have two). I loved her dearly. Sending all my love. Wish I could be there in person. Hugs!

Patricia (Sidney, Mt)
Oct 20, 2023

I’m Thankful for you Mom.
Love you forever
Love you for always

Debra Vaira
Oct 20, 2023

My sincerest condolences. Your mom was such a soft spoken kind lady.

Dorothy Johnson (Denver, CO)
Oct 20, 2023

Anne was such a kind person and a wonderful neighbor when I was growing up. Our condolences to all the family and friends.

Peggy Sorensen (Lubbock , TX )
Oct 20, 2023

To Anne's family and all the extended family, my prayers are with you for peace and comfort. Hugs to you all.

Robin Tridell (Fairview, MT)
Oct 20, 2023

What a beautiful and loving lady. Will cherish the memory of playing cards with Anne. She liked winning and didn’t like it when we tried new rules. When you played with Anne you played by her rules! Peace be with you all.

Karen Shaffer (Post Falls, ID)
Oct 20, 2023

I'm so sorry to hear of Anne passing. She was a wonderful person.

Joan & paul eldridge (Fairview, Mt)
Oct 20, 2023

We are so sorry for your loss. She was such a sweet lady. It’s never easy to lose such a special person. Hopefully the good memories that you have of her help in the days ahead.

Ann (Faulkner) Johnsrud
Oct 21, 2023

Koch family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I remember your family well from our Cartwright days. Your Mom was always so gentle and kind and had such a beautiful smile.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Lisa (Dickinson , ND)
Oct 22, 2023

Thanks Mom for being such a fine example of strength, kindness and gentleness. I’m going to miss your sweet soul Love you back

Vicky Panasuk (Livingston , Montana)
Oct 22, 2023

Prayers and peace for the family. Anne was a special person and she will be missed by many

Scott Dunbar (Lynn Haven, FL)
Oct 22, 2023

Please accept my condolences. Grandma K holds a special place in my heart, she was always there. If we were hungry she fed us, if we cut ourselves playing or fixing fence she mended us. Two memories specifically stand out "Scott, you can't eat the Spritz until it's baked" and "as long as there is bread and butter every thing is just fine". The first statement was because I was an excited young boy impatiently waiting for the annual Spritz bake and the second was because I once asked Grampa K why we always had bread and butter with every meal. I wish the family fond memories and offer my sincere thank you for your assistance with raising the kid across the creek. She will be missed and will always be loved.

Jane Martell Brockway (Pasadena, Callf)
Oct 23, 2023

Anne was one of the best.
Her sense of humor.
Her enjoyment of life.
Her kindness
Never forget Anne

Chole Crosby (Sidney, MT)
Oct 24, 2023

I am very sorry for your loss. May Our Lord continue to give you comfort and strength in the days to come and always. God Bless.

Denise Buxbaum
Oct 24, 2023

Anne was a one of a kind very special woman who was a positive influence on many. Her wise words and sweet soul will be missed. I am so sorry for this tremendous loss.

Brenda Jones (Sidney, Mt)
Oct 25, 2023

Anne was such an amazing woman with a heart of gold. She will be forever remembered no doubt. Rest in peace my friend. My thoughts and prayers to all of her family and may she rest in peace.

Buck & Kim Syth (Twin Falls, Idaho)
Oct 25, 2023

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families during these difficult times.

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